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    The No Longer Hidden Cost of Wireless Technology

    Wireless technology is expanding fast to meet consumer demand for more and faster service. But it comes with a cost. There will be thousands of new transmitters installed in Southern California neighborhoods. Last year in Burbank, residents beat back plans for 12 new antennas for wireless transmission in a church steeple.

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    By Warren Olney • May 12, 2014 • 1 min read

    Wireless technology is expanding fast to meet consumer demand for more and faster service. But it comes with a cost. There will be thousands of new transmitters installed in Southern California neighborhoods. Last year in Burbank, residents beat back plans for 12 new antennas for wireless transmission in a church steeple.

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      Warren Olney

      former KCRW broadcaster

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      Evan George

      Director of Content, News

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      Anna Scott

      Former KCRW Housing and Homelessness Reporter

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      Katie Cooper

      Producer, 'One year Later'

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      Richard Stein

      Brentwood resident

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      Jonathan Kramer

      Telecom Law Firm

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      Robert Jystad

      California Wireless Association

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    The full episode

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    The No Longer Hidden Cost of Wireless Technology
    1. 0:00The No Longer Hidden Cost of Wireless TechnologyYou’re reading this
    2. 17:21West Coast Bands Together over Climate Change
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